GTW
FEATURE
Technology
moves
Charter Arms
forward
American-based company Charter Arms has a
rich history of providing its companies with a
fantastic range of handguns, and one of the main
reasons for their performance and quality are
the robotics used in the manufacturing process.
Charter Arms is one of the fi rst
USA-based fi rearms revolver
manufacturers in North America
and the world to utilise DAN
Technology’s Robotics. Th ree robots
independently polish stainless steel
frames, rough castings and create a hipolish
fi nish on frames, cylinders and
barrels. Th e robots’ accuracy and speed
increases production, without reducing
the employee workforce.
Th ree robots imported from Italy
are programmed to perform specifi c
operations previously done manually by
employees. Th e robots have increased
effi ciency enabling employees to be
reassigned to other production cells.
Striking the balance of using timetested
equipment and the introduction
of computerised robots, Charter Arms
has not reduced its work force but
instead utilised employees in other
manufacturing areas where their
expertise is needed.
Th e WWII Bridgeport machines
that won the war for the US are
playing an essential role in producing
Charter Arms revolvers. Th e machines
were actually converted from their
use at the Singer Sewing company
in Connecticut to manufacture M1
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carbines.
“As a manufacturer, I’m always
seeking to improve and upgrade our
capabilities that will benefi t the quality
of our fi rearms,” says president, Nick
Ecker. “Between the skilled hand
craftsmanship of our employees and
the time-tested WWII Bridgeport
machines, there’s been a seamless
marriage between both technologies
that produce an aff ordable, reliable
American-made product.”
About
Founded in 1964 by Douglas
McClennahan, Charter Arms is an
American fi rearm manufacturer.
Charter Arms revolvers give you
choices in your ammunition selection.
With a Charter revolver, you can cover
almost any threatening situation in one
cylinder load.
Since most threats take place at a
range of 10 feet or less, you need an
eff ective response. Charter fi rearms
off er rugged, reliable, and aff ordable
personal protection.
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